For researchers

Monash University is actively focused on industry engagement and commercialisation of intellectual property that will ultimately benefit society. As such, Monash Malaysia R&D (MM R&D) offers support and services to researchers and students to help you reach your potential.

We are committed to translating research into real-world solutions that make a difference. The commercialisation process is a way of developing innovative ideas and innovations and applying them to real-world problems. It involves a range of legal and commercial processes and concepts, such as intellectual property, patents and licensing

EDUCATION

MMR&D continually seeks to educate and create awareness on Intellectual Property and commercialisation process among University staff, students and researchers.

This is initiatives are conducted through one-on-one sessions, lunch session seminars or collaborative workshops.

INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT

Industry engagement is key to development of commercial viable products that is market driven. MMR&D will engage with industry at an early stage in the research development of technologies to:

Identify market need and potential

Facilitate contract R&D

Provide industry feedback for technology commercial development

Attract licenses and spin-off companies

Leverage on internal funds with industry support for the commercial development of MUM technologies.

LEGAL & CONTRACTS

It is essential that all dealings with IP are underpinned by legal guidance and appropriate contractual documentation. This is to ensure a clear chain of title to IP and to protect against exposure to commercial risks and civil and criminal liabilities both to the organisations as well as to the individual researchers involved.

MUM has its own experienced legal counsel for advice covering all regulatory and legal aspects of commercialisation, including industrial contracts (formulation and review) to IP licensing, patent reviews and Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs).

FUNDING & GRANTS

MMR&D has an established network of contacts and access to grant agencies to assist with the commercial development of MUM technology projects.

Please click here for more information about the Fund or contact us to find the right financial support for your research project.

IP MANAGEMENT

To protect intellectual property successfully, professional and strategic management of new and existing IP is critical.

Please contact us to discuss the best IP strategy and management option for your idea, invention or design.